Simulator and Standardized Patient Training for Cardiopulmonary Examination Skills in Nursing Stu… (NCT07631234) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Simulator and Standardized Patient Training for Cardiopulmonary Examination Skills in Nursing Students
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-05-24
Plain-language summary
Cardiopulmonary physical examination is a fundamental nursing skill that is essential for the early recognition of patient problems and safe clinical decision-making. Nursing students often experience difficulties in developing competence and confidence in performing cardiac and pulmonary assessment skills during their early clinical education.
This quasi-experimental study aims to compare the effects of simulation-based training and standardized patient-based training on first-year nursing students' cardiopulmonary physical examination outcomes. The study will evaluate knowledge, clinical skill performance, learning satisfaction, self-confidence, and anxiety levels before and after the educational interventions.
Participants will be first-year nursing students enrolled in a health assessment course. Students will be assigned to either a simulation-based training group or a standardized patient-based training group. Data will be collected using knowledge tests, skill assessment checklists, satisfaction and self-confidence scales, and anxiety measures. The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing education by identifying effective teaching strategies for improving cardiopulmonary assessment competence among nursing students.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* First-year nursing students enrolled in the Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences during the 2025-2026 academic year.
* Enrolled in the Health Assessment I and II courses for the first time.
* Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent.
* Agree to attend all educational sessions, including theoretical instruction and practical training.
* Agree to participate in all data collection procedures, including pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous formal training in cardiopulmonary physical examination (e.g., summer school, certification course, or equivalent training).
* Transfer students admitted through horizontal or vertical transfer programs.
* Receiving ongoing psychological or psychiatric treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition, particularly anxiety-related disorders.
* Withdrawal of informed consent at any stage of the study.
* Absence from theoretical, simulation-based, or standardized patient training sessions.
* Incomplete or incorrectly completed study questionnaires or assessment forms.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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